Story of a Prostitute
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
Where to watch Story of a Prostitute in United States
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Where is Story of a Prostitute streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | ASIATIC Amazon Channel | — |
About Story of a Prostitute
Story of a Prostitute is a 1965 Japanese-language drama, romance and war film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The cast is led by Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Story of a Prostitute was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on February 27, 1965.
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers
- Hajime Takaiwa
- Release date
- February 27, 1965
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Story of a Prostitute cast & crew
Story of a Prostitute was directed by Seijun Suzuki and written by Hajime Takaiwa.
The cast features Tamio Kawachi as Shinkichi Mikami, Yumiko Nogawa as Harumi, Isao Tamagawa as Narita, Shoichi Ozawa as Akiyama, Toshio Sugiyama as Tomoda, and Tomiko Ishii as Yuriko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto, cinematography is by Kazue Nagatsuka, and it was produced by Kaneo Iwai.
Is Story of a Prostitute worth watching?
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Story of a Prostitute is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Story of a Prostitute
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Cast of Story of a Prostitute
Tamio Kawachi
Shinkichi Mikami
Yumiko Nogawa
Harumi
Isao Tamagawa
Narita
Shoichi Ozawa
Akiyama
Toshio Sugiyama
Tomoda
Daizaburo Hirata
Tomiko Ishii
Yuriko
Kotoe Hatsui
Tsuyuko
Kazuko Imai
Sachiko
Tsutomu Shimomoto
Kaku Takashina
Makita
Eimei Esumi
Machida
Story of a Prostitute — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Story of a Prostitute in United States?
Story of a Prostitute is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Story of a Prostitute on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Story of a Prostitute is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Story of a Prostitute in?
Story of a Prostitute is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
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